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Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. · 3 weeks ago

Senior Associate, Fund Operations (Alternative Investments)

Houston, Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. is a boutique asset management firm that offers a diverse array of investment strategies. The Senior Associate, Fund Operations (Alternative Investments) will support the Alternatives Investment Platform and enhance operational processes related to alternative investment vehicles.

Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesWealth Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Play a key role in daily, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc fund operations activities

Oversee key treasury management activities, including tracking / reconciling bank accounts, facilitating cash transactions, and building / delivering internal reporting related to these activities

Support credit facility operations and compliance with credit agreements

Manage investment-, fund-, and investor-level performance calculations, analysis, and performance

Research and resolve investment and fund operations issues in a timely and exceptionally accurate manner

Track and maintain investment- and fund-related documents, data, and other information in systems and internal files

Collaborate with the Westwood Alternatives Operations team to incorporate best-in-class processes and innovative technology across the team

Develop strong relationships with key service providers, including fund administrators, auditors, tax preparers, and systems vendors

Draft and maintain procedure documentation for critical activities and controls

Assist with requests from key internal stakeholders, including the Investment team, Distribution team, and Legal & Compliance team

Undertake special projects, as requested

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Fund OperationsTreasury ManagementInvestment Fund AccountingData ManagementCFAExcelCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCritical Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field with a strong record of academic success

3+ years of relative work experience, ideally in public accounting or at an institutional-caliber investment management firm (e.g., private equity fund, hedge fund, E&F, family office)

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the USA. No visa sponsorship is available

High level of integrity and professionalism

Strong willingness and desire to learn and grow

Knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, particularly investment fund accounting

Superior orientation to detail and accuracy

Robust and demonstrated quantitative and critical thinking skills

Excellent organizational and multi-tasking capabilities

Resourcefulness and ability to work effectively under pressure

Demonstrated ability to be proactive and self-motivated

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills